Historical Events tagged with "bourgeoisie"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Conflict Between Bourgeois Militias and Bishop's Army
In the summer of 1262, a significant battle occurred near Strasbourg as local bourgeois militias confronted the military forces of the Bishop of Strasbourg. This conflict arose from long-standing tensions between the bishopric's authority and the growing power of the bourgeois class within the city. The bourgeois citizens sought to assert their rights and autonomy, leading to this clash, which marked a critical moment in the ongoing struggle for civic rights and governance in the region. The outcome impacted the social and political landscape of Strasbourg and its surrounding areas.
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